U.S. Congress - Voting History: James Oberstar 
James Oberstar
Democrat • 18 Terms • Sworn In 1975
Last Term
2009 - 2010
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- 38 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 40 of 440) 6 Made Into Law (Ranks 3 of 440)
- 276 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 288 of 440) 22 Made Into Law (Ranks 59 of 440)
- Most often votes with:
- Rep. Dale Kildee
- Parker Griffith
- Least often votes with:
- Walter Minnick
- Rep. Paul Broun
- Votes with party 97%
- Abstains: 3%
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H.R.3074 Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2008
On Motion to Recommit Conference Report: H R 3074 Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2008Abstain (against party)November 14, 2007
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On Motion to Adjourn: ADJOURNAbstain (against party)November 14, 2007
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H.Res.817 Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3074) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
Table Motion to Reconsider: H RES 817 Providing for the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 3074, Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2008Abstain (against party)November 14, 2007
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H.Res.817 Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3074) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 817 Providing for the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 3074, Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2008Abstain (against party)November 14, 2007
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H.Res.817 Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3074) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
Table Motion to Reconsider: H RES 817 Providing for the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 3074, Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2008Abstain (against party)November 14, 2007
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H.Res.817 Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3074) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question: H RES 817 Providing for the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 3074, Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2008Abstain (against party)November 14, 2007
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On Motion to Adjourn: ADJOURNAbstain (against party)November 14, 2007
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On Approving the Journal: JOURNALAbstain (against party)November 14, 2007
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H.Res.817 Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3074) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
Will the House Now Consider the Resolution: H RES 817 Providing for the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 3074, Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2008Abstain (against party)November 14, 2007
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H.R.719 KIDS Act of 2007
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 719 KIDS Act of 2007Abstain (against party)November 14, 2007
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H.R.3845 PROTECT Our Children Act of 2007
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 3845 PROTECT Our Children Act of 2007Abstain (against party)November 14, 2007
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H.R.1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007
On Agreeing to the Conference Report: H R 1429 Improving Head Start ActAbstain (against party)November 14, 2007
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H.Res.811 Condemning the November 6, 2007, terrorist bombing in Afghanistan and expressing condolences to the people of Afghanistan and the members of the Wolesi Jirga.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 811 Condemning the November 6, 2007, terrorist bombing in Afghanistan and expressing condolences to the people of Afghanistan and the members of the Wolesi JirgaAbstain (against party)November 14, 2007
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H.R.3320 Support for the Museum of the History of Polish Jews Act of 2007
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 3320 Support for the Museum of the History of Polish Jews ActAbstain (against party)November 14, 2007
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H.Res.812 Expressing the sympathy and pledging the urgent support of the House of Representatives and the people of the United States for the victims of the devastating flooding in southern Mexico.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended: H RES 812 Expressing sympathy and pledging to support the victims of the devastating flooding in southern MexicoAbstain (against party)November 14, 2007
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H.Res.813 Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1429) to reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question: H RES 813 Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 1429, to reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposesAbstain (against party)November 14, 2007
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H.R.3461 Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act of 2007
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 3461 Safeguarding America’s Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act of 2007.Abstain (against party)November 13, 2007
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H.R.3403 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 3403 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007.Abstain (against party)November 13, 2007
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H.R.1593 Second Chance Act of 2007
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 1593 “Second Chance Act of 2007: Community Safety Through Recidivism Prevention” or the “Second Chance Act of 2007”.Abstain (against party)November 13, 2007
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H.R.3315 To provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipation Hall.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 3315 The great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known and designated as the Emancipation HallAbstain (against party)November 13, 2007
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H.R.3996 Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007
On Passage: H R 3996 Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007Abstain (against party)November 09, 2007
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On Motion to Adjourn: ADJOURNAbstain (against party)November 09, 2007
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On Approving the Journal: JOURNALAbstain (against party)November 09, 2007
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H.Res.809 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3996) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 809 Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3996, Temporary Tax Relief ActAbstain (against party)November 09, 2007
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H.Res.809 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3996) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question: H RES 809 Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3996, Temporary Tax Relief ActAbstain (against party)November 09, 2007
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H.R.3093 Department
On Motion to Instruct Conferees: H R 3093 Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2008Abstain (against party)November 08, 2007
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H.R.3043 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
On Agreeing to the Senate Amendment: H R 3043 Making appropriations for the Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposesAbstain (against party)November 08, 2007
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H.R.3355 Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007
On Passage: H R 3355 Homeowners’ Defense Act of 2007Abstain (against party)November 08, 2007
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H.R.3355 Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 3355 Homeowners’ Defense Act of 2007Abstain (against party)November 08, 2007
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H.R.3355 Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 11 to H R 3355Abstain (against party)November 08, 2007
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